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The election’s over, but not the fighting

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Toast to the ones that we lost on the way

By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen

By Sam Lomaglio

On the morning of the Nov. 3 election, the United States Postal Service disclosed that more than 300,000 mail-in ballots nationwide had not been scanned. Many on social media were rightfully alarmed by this news, believing it meant the ballots had gone missing. But did they? “The assumption that there are unaccounted ballots within the Postal Service network is inaccurate,” the USPS said in a press release. “These ballots were delivered in advance of the election deadlines. We employed extraordinary measures to deliver ballots directly to local boards of elections. When this occurs, by design, these ballots bypass certain processing operations and do not receive a final scan. Instead, they are expedited directly to the boards of elections.” Rumors regarding mail-in ballots have swirled since that voting option propelled Joe Biden to victory over Donald Trump. The President himself has said the election was stolen from him. See Election, A8

To Berlin citizens: With Thanksgiving upon us, I want to share a few thoughts with each one of you. We’ve endured a great deal this year but we have a great deal to be thankful for. Good Cause Gifts’ new mural, and its creator, Jaime Jones. Facebook

Welcome to Berlin With all the challenges we’ve faced this year, community is more important than ever. With that in mind, Good Cause Gifts in Berlin, located at 384 Main St., commissioned a mural on the side of the store to highlight our hometown pride and create a landmark for visitors. The Berlin Fair, local school mascots and other Berlincentric images are embedded in the mural, which reads “Greetings From Berlin.” You can get a glimpse of the artwork com-

ing down Farmington Avenue from the train station, or while enjoying a drink from Coles Road Brewing across the street. Artist Jaime Jones created the mural. Her work is spread across Connecticut, and we're happy to feature it here.

Next time you visit Good Cause Gifts, be sure to stop by the garden side of the building and snap a photo of yourself and the mural. Post it and tag us: @goodcausegifts. See Mural, A6

Our students have endured virtual learning, our teachers have quickly acquired the technology tools to teach from a distance, our businesses have survived thus far with the support of our citizens, and our town employees – police, firefighters, public workers – have kept our town safe during this pandemic. We should thank our local businesses for participating in a safe trick-or-treating Halloween for our youngsters. It was wonderful to see our Berlin youth in costume adapting to a COVID-19 Halloween. This Thanksgiving, we can be grateful for modern technology that can unite our families both near and far so that we can enjoy a Zoom holiday dinner. And as we gather, let us remember the family and friends that we’ve lost to the coronavirus this year. We should remember them and be grateful for having had them in our lives. See Toast, A5 R233461

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No holiday break for scammers With sophisticated scammers constantly finding unique ways to exploit utility customers, Eversource is always working to help customers protect themselves from being targeted. In addition to an increase in scam activity related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the energy company is warning its customers of the seasonal spike in utility scams as the holidays approach. In recognition of Utility Scam Awareness Week, Eversource is joining energy companies across the country in helping customers identify the signs of scammers to keep themselves and their families safe. “The health and safety of our customers is paramount, and that’s why we’re always working to raise awareness for the deceptive tactics scammers use to steal people’s money and sensitive personal infor-

mation,” said Eversource Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Penni Conner. “If you suspect that you’re being targeted by a scammer, please call your local police to report the incident right away. Eversource will never demand instant payment over the phone or ask for personal information in an unsolicited call, text message or email. If someone shows up at your home or calls you and demands immediate payment, don’t panic, and don’t pay. Please call us directly at 800-286-2000 to verify that it’s not us.” The most common utility scam involves customers receiving a phone call warning that their service will be shut off because of unpaid bills. The scammer claims to be a representative from Eversource and tells the customer that in order to avoid an im-

mediate shutoff, they need to settle an overdue bill by providing a credit card number or a prepaid debit card. In many cases, the scammer can manipulate the caller ID to display “Eversource,” creating a greater sense of confusion and urgency. Both businesses and homeowners have been targeted by this type of scam, with businesses often contacted at a time of day when losing power would have a devastating impact on their ability to serve customers. For more information on how to avoid becoming a victim of utility scams, visit eversource.com and the Utilities United Against Scams websites. Customers can also report fraudulent activity by calling the Connecticut Attorney General's Consumer Assistance Unit at 860-808-5420.

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Lamont shuts down youth & recreational sports HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont announced last Thursday that he is prohibiting all youth and recreational sports from being played in Connecticut until at least Jan. 19 due to the increasing rise in COVID-19 cases. The move comes two days after the CIAC announced it was delaying the start of the 2020-21 high school winter season, also until Jan. 19 at the earliest.

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The CIAC also cited rising numbers in COVID-19 cases and schools falling back to distance learning in making its decision. Lamont’s decree went into effect on Monday, Nov. 23. It does not apply to pro or college sports. Earlier this month, Lamont had prohibited high-risk sports, such as wrestling and 11-on-11 tackle football, from being played for the rest of the year. He allowed moderate-risk youth sports — basketball and ice hockey among them — to be played so long as athletes wore masks, though hockey

teams were barred from playing opponents from out of state, a move Lamont made in conjunction with governors in the region.

“How can we try and limit the spread due to sports teams? Here, we’re going to be strict,” Lamont said. “I salute the (CIAC) saying Thursday’s announcement we’re going to postpone all shuts down everything this high school winter sports, side of pro and college not starting to Jan. 19. I sports for eight weeks, and it’s being done, Lamont said, know how tough that is in an effort to keep schools open as long as possible. Lamont noted that 17 school closings in the state and the quarantining of 235 teachers had been contact traced to coronavirus outbreaks among sports teams. The governor reported that 29 total outbreaks had been

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Southington resident Alexandra Anderson said she “always fully trusted the election results until this year.” “There is a huge uncertainty in what actually happened. We really don’t have confidence in how the ballots were processed,” Anderson said.

Her husband, Mark Anderson, echoed that.

“The faith in the election system has been completely lost,” he said. “The election outcome cannot be decided by the media, it has to be decided by the legal electoral process.”

“I personally feel that in order to have zero questions about results, voter ID is an absolute must,” Pepe said.

Durham resident Matthew Pepe believes that different states having different voter identification laws also undercut trust in the election results.

“The problem is not the election,” said Fernandes, a Berlin resident. “There used to be a belief that whether a Democrat or a Republican wins, the president will always keep the citizens’ interests a top priority. That belief disappeared in 2016 for many of us.”

While some states require that voters show a photo ID, others don’t.

Raul Fernandes, for one, has faith in the electoral process.

Fernandes believes Trump has exploited the political divide in the U.S., putting his “self-interests before the public interest.” After this very contentious election season, many Americans, including President-elect Biden, are calling for calm. Chair of the Durham Democratic Town Committee, Kristina Talbert-Slagle, said “We need our elected officials to behave ethically and express profession-

Speaking of local politics, Talbert-Slagle said “I trust that, if and when someone behaves in a way that is divisive or sows distrust, the many bipartisan volunteers who serve our community will come together to hold that person accountable and reduce political divisiveness in our town.” In the end, it’s up to voters to determine who will represent them. Sandy Coppola, chair of the Berlin Republican Town Committee, said “We live in a democracy where fair voting takes place and if you are not happy with the results, maybe you should rethink your strategy or work harder for the next election season.”

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Schools, colleges offer services to aid students during pandemic With the COVID-19 pandemic surging again and in some cases moving students to full-time remote learning, students of all ages are feeling a variety of emotions as they cope with how the virus has impacted education. “When I talk to parents and they’re of course calling very emotionally charged — their child is not coping well and they’re distraught about what’s going on and what’s being taken away from their child’s normal routine,” said Joanne Etter, co-owner of Apple Valley Behavioral Health in Southington.

of anxiety,” said Ariela Reder, director of counseling services at Quinnipiac University. “They had their school interrupted in the beginning of the pandemic, not knowing if they will be returning to campus or not and having to transition to having to take their classes online.” Jennifer D’Andrea, director of counseling and psycho-

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“Use a few minutes at the beginning of each class to build social connections, talk about what’s going on, share thoughts and feelings,” Chafouleas said. “Make sure to tell students that you understand things can be tough right now and you care about their success in your class … Follow-up with those students who seem disconnected and send some extra messages, announcements, emails, to all that reaffirm connection.”

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A centuries-old holiday tradition Spruce up your holiday with a fresh native tree from one of the over 100 Christmas tree farms in Connecticut. The scent of a local tree will fill the house with an unmatched fragrance and will hold its needles until the last festive day is over.

Picking the perfect tree Selecting and setting up a Christmas tree is all part of the seasonal fun, but as the centerpiece of holiday decorations for many homes a little extra preparation can help you make the most of your unique display.

The tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a real Christmas tree dates back some 500 years. Approximately 33 million American families will celebrate this holiday season with a fresh, Christmas tree.

Decide on where you will place the tree. Will it be seen from all sides or will some of it be up against a wall? Be sure to choose a spot away from heat sources, such as TVs, fireplaces, radiators and air ducts. Place the tree clear of doors.

Evergreen trees symbolize everlasting life, and the aroma of a real Christmas tree evokes strong memories of family traditions and the innocence of childhood.

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By the 1700's, the tradition of celebrating the holidays with a Christmas tree was widely practiced throughout Europe. The tradition The use of evergreens as a symbol was brought to the U.S. by Hessian and celebration of life during Win- mercenaries during the Revolutionter Solstice celebrations started in ary War. In 1804, U.S. soldiers staancient Roman and Egyptian tioned at Fort Dearborn, in Chicatimes. This practice evolved over go, used evergreen trees in their the centuries to be incorporated in barracks to celebrate Christmas. the celebration of Christmas in the Germanic areas of Europe. The The popularity of the Christmas first recorded display of a decorat- tree then proliferated. In 1856, ed Christmas tree was in 1510, in Franklin Pierce brought the Riga, Latvia (established by GerChristmas tree tradition to The mans in 1210). Christmas trees White House. were decorated with fruit, cookies and candy that would later be Since 1966, members of the Nashared among family members as tional Christmas Tree Association gifts. have presented a beautiful, fresh

Christmas tree to the First Family. This tree is displayed in the Blue Room of The White House. Usually Christmas trees begin life in a nursery where superior seed is planted and grown to two-yearold seedlings. The seedlings are then taken from the nursery beds and replanted in Christmas tree plantations. While growing, Christmas trees provide many environmental benefits. They replenish the Earth's oxygen supply, serve as wildlife habitat, increase soil stability and provide a valuable and aesthetically pleasing improvement to the land. — CTchristmastree.org

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Remember that trees sold on retail lots in urban areas may have come from out of state and may have been exposed to drying winds in transit. They may have been cut weeks earlier. Buy trees early before the best trees have been sold and where trees are shaded. Ask the retailer whether his trees are delivered once at the beginning of the season or are they delivered at different times during the selling seas on. Choose a fresh tree. A fresh tree will have a healthy green appearance with few browning needles. Needles should be flexible and not fall off if you run a branch through your hand. Raise the tree a few inches off the ground and drop it on the butt end. Very few green needles should drop off the tree. It is normal for a few inner brown needles to drop off.

Remember to choose a tree that fits where it is to be displayed. For example if the tree is displayed in front of a large window, then all four sides should look as good as possible. If the tree is displayed against a wall, then a tree with three good sides would be okay. A tree with two good sides would work well in a corner. The more perfect a tree, the more expensive it is. Make sure the handle or base of the tree is straight and 6-8 inches long so it will fit easily into the stand. Do a little research on different Christmas tree types. Some Christmas tree varieties will hold needles longer than others. — CTchristmastree.org

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Obituaries Charles R. Silsby BERLIN- Charles R. Silsby passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, shortly after his 93rd birthday. Born in Hartford, he lived a long and happy life in Berlin with a loving family and many dear friends. He enjoyed many summers and weekends at Cape Cod, never seeing enough sunsets or finding enough “picnic spots”. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, clamming, traveling and just puttering. He would spend hours in his basement woodworking and building models of historic sailing vessels. And of course, he always enjoyed his “dumb art” nights with his grandchildren and nieces. Charlie proudly served in the U.S. Army, as a military policeman at the end of WWII. He was co-owner of Tull Brothers for many years and was a member of the American Society of Architect Hardware. Active in the community, he served on numerous boards as a member of the Kiwanis Club, Kensington Congregational Church and Shuttle Meadow Club. He also served as a corporator of New Britain General Hospital and Berlin Savings Bank. Charlie was predeceased by his wife, Jean, whom he was happily married to for 59 years. After she passed, he was lucky to share time, married to his dear friend, Diane. Together

they traveled to Europe and cruised through the Panama Canal. In addition, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Bob Baumann, his granddaughter, Kate and his grandson, Chris and wife, Christina. He also leaves behind his sister, Aline Wilson, his sister-in-law, Sharon Thomson, several nieces and nephews and many cherished memories. A private Memorial Service for the family will be held. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Avenue, Kensington, CT 06037. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www. carlsonfuneralhome.com

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drives. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and enjoyed all of the time he got to spend with his wife, daughters and their families. Family and friends were invited directly to church for a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 21st at 10:00AM at St. Paul’s Church, 485 Alling Street, Berlin. Burial with Military Honors followed in Maple Cemetery, 1165 Worthington Ridge, Berlin. A walk through visitation was held Friday (Nov 20th) from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq., New Britain, CT. Please respect Covid19 restrictions by practicing social distancing and wearing a mask. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, or Animal Friends of Connecticut. To share a memory or a condolence please visit, www. FarrellFuneralHome.com.

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firearm was never a cause for alarm back then. Even the police who patrolled the One of our favorite hunting area would spots was the farm owned by Roberts just give us a an old bachelor by the name friendly wave of Ernie Raven. Even as or stop and ask where we teens we would help out on were going and then told us the farm when it came time to be careful. to make hay or, later in the year, bringing in the corn to Just about every male make silage for Raven’s teenager in the Village had small herd of milking cows. access to a firearm and, would you believe, there was Helping out on local farms never a killing of another such as Raven’s, Godek’s, human being or a drive-by and Philippe earned us the shooting? privilege to hunt on their lands. Unfortunately, the farms have disappeared under the guise of development, both commercial and domestic. A teenager walking the streets of the Village with a

Raven’s Lane, now a private road that leads to a couple of residences and the Meriden Rod & Gun Club, was a mecca for our hunting forays as teenagers. Squirrels were our No. 1 quarry and the teenage

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champs of our squirrel hunting were the Hanlon boys, Neal, Mike and Tom. Of course, back then, there were no computers, iPhones, video games and other electronic gizmos to take up our time. We turned to the great outdoors in the form of hunting, trapping and fishing and even just plain shooting firearms to occupy our time. I can see some parents shuddering, even now, at the thought of a legal firearm in the hands of a teenager, but back then it was a way of life. The kids did not always hunt alone. Many times it would be with the fathers of some of the kids who hunted, and there were many of them back then. Just imagine a father taking the time to hunt with a group of kids and showing them the right way to hunt and use a firearm. Sort of boggles the mind, doesn’t it? They were men like my father Mike; the Hanlon boys’ father Lou or their Uncle Phil Fisher; Art Arnold Sr. and sons Charlie, Artie and Howie and their bird champion bird dogs; George Metzger and sons Rudy and Eddie and their beagle, Spot. Even kids whose fathers didn’t hunt were invited to hunt with us with the blessing of their parents. Another hunting buddy of mine back then was Jack Sears. We would hunt Raven’s and surrounding farms from sunup to sunset. We never got a lot of small game, but what we did harvest would be honored on our dinner tables as food to be enjoyed. One of my fondest memories of hunting with Jack Sears was a frosty morning on the corner of Raven’s Farm in a small apple orchard that had been left to See Roberts, A20

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HoF banquet moved back The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame has selected its Class of 2021. Entering the Hall will be Ryan DiPietro (Class of 2002, baseball), Katelyn Zarotney (Class of 2010, basketball and volleyball), Max DeLorenzo (Class of 2011, football and basketball) and Cliff Landry (football and basketball coach 1954-61.)

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grow wild. I had a springer spaniel named “Chip” and Jack had a beagle named “Toughie,” and it didn’t matter to the dogs or us what type of game they found. We were in the orchard when one of the dogs flushed a cock pheasant. Jack dropped it with a single shot.

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It was the deer, though, that garnered my attention on Thanksgiving morning. In the early years of the Connecticut deer season, it would be black powder hunting on Thanksgiving Day, with most of the muzzleloader deer hunting being done on state controlled land. One of my most memorable black powder deer hunts took place on a spot owned by the power company at Bulls Bridge off the Housatonic River. I had scouted the area a couple of times and, on opening morning, I arrived only to see another vehicle parked next to me.

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I greeted the other hunter and then headed up the mountain to my pre-chosen spot before it got light. I was no sooner settled down on my spot when I saw a flashlight headed in my direction. It was the hunter that parked next to me on the highway.

stopped right behind me. I could not get a shot at the buck, but the doe made for some mighty fine venison meals.

About a half-hour later, I heard a commotion in the leaves behind me and saw a buck chasing a doe. They

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So why not get out this Thanksgiving morning and take a youngster with you and build some ThanksgivSure enough, he came right ing Day hunting memories. I up to me and said he had a promise you, they are pricetreestand already placed in a less. tree above us. He offered to That’s it, gang. Happy move it. I told him it would be easier for me just to move Thanksgiving and stay safe! See ya’ and God Bless Amerdown a bit, so I did, ica and watch over our troops, police, firefighters About 15 minutes after the and first responders wherevseason opened, I heard the gent fire his muzzleloader and er they may be serving our it did not make me too happy. great country.

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